The Hot Spot vs Perfect Skating
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both The Hot Spot and Perfect Skating are recreation & entertainment franchises. The Hot Spot requires an investment of $80K – $155K while Perfect Skating requires $54K – $198K. FranchiseVerdict rates The Hot Spot B (Above average) and Perfect Skating C (Average).
| Metric | The Hot Spot | Perfect Skating |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | CAverage |
| Investment Range | $80K – $155K | $54K – $198K |
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $20K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ACompany-owned only | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 9 | 27 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +6 units | +1 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2023 | 2022 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$80K – $155K
$54K – $198K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$20K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ACompany-owned only
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
9
27
Unit Growth (YoY)
+6 units
+1 units
Year Began Franchising
2023
2022
FDD Year
2025
2025